The students were recognized at the 19th Annual MIAA Sportsmanship Summit, held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.

The summit included motivational speaker Harvey Alston, who encouraged students to "be the best," strive to achieve excellence in all they do, and be effective leaders.

Other speakers and panelists included: Andre Tippett, former New England Patriots player and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame; Steve Burton, WBZ-TV sports anchor/reporter; and former Olympic soccer player Kristine Lilly. Among the other highlights are ceremonies for the District Sportsmanship Awards, as well as panel discussions on various topics on sportsmanship, fan control and training student leaders.

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